The disturbing confession in Iran about nuclear weapons: "Like North Korea"
After years in which Iran denied that it is striving to obtain nuclear weapons, politicians and sources close to the regime now openly emphasize the "need" for an atomic bomb • Following the war with…
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Iranian politicians and regime insiders are now openly arguing for a nuclear bomb, dropping years of official denials. One Iranian source explicitly says Tehran should follow North Korea's path and develop atomic weapons to deter Israel and the United States. The shift follows the ongoing war with Israel and the US. This public pressure makes it harder for Iran to maintain ambiguity about its nuclear ambitions.